Bible Study / Sunday School

Below are Bible Studies sorted alphabetically by church name. Click on the church name for more detailed information.
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Tuesday 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. (Beginning September 12) - Discipleship 101
Target Audience: Adults
Location: Staff Lounge
Contact: Register online at http://www.bethanyappleton.org/sign-up
Current Topic: We all start somewhere. The most scholarly theologians at one time had to learn the basics of the Bible and their faith. If youâre new to Christianity or church, join with other individuals who are asking the same questions as you are and come to one of Bethanyâs discipleship.101 classes. Bethany's pastors teach discipleship.101 with a goal of meeting you where you are and helping you begin or develop your connection to Jesus. This nine-week class also serves as a membership class at Bethany, so those who complete it will be eligible to take the next step of membership at Bethany if theyâd like.

Wednesday 8:45 am - Power Hour
Target Audience: Families with children 18 months - 3 years
Location: Multi Purpose Room
Contact: Church Office - 920-733-9561
Current Topic: Power hour is a group where moms, dads, caregivers and their children can learn together, play together, and meet new friends together in a safe and structured environment. Each session features a bible story, activities, books, a snack, and time with friends. Weâd love to have you join us! Power hour is open for children 18 months to three years. A caregiver must be present along with the child during the session. Power hour meets in the multipurpose room at Bethany's Lynndale Campus. The current session is on Wednesday mornings, 8:45-9:45.

Thursday 6:00 p.m. - Thursday Bible Study
Target Audience: Adults
Location: Praise Center
Contact: Church Office - 920-733-9561
Current Topic: Thursday Night Bible Study is open for all ages. Whether we're reading throguh a book of the Bible or studying a theme that flows throughout God's Word, God's Word grows our faith, deepens our understanding, and strengthens our friendships. We approach every study without presuppositions of God or of us, but let God's Word speak simply to our heart. Currently, the class is reading throguh the Gospel of John in a study called, "Knowing God." As we hear Jesus' words and study what he's done, we see God reveal himself to us. The more we know God, the more we know who we are and how we fit in the context of his plan.

Sunday 9:15 a.m - Sunday Studies
Target Audience: Adults
Location: Lower Level Fellowship Hall
Contact: Church Office - 920-733-9561
Current Topic: Pastor Mark leads Bethanyâs Sunday Studies. This group is Bethanyâs most popular study as it comes at a convenient time between the Sunday morning services on the Parkway Campus (9:15-10:15). Pastor Mark rotates through topical studies and studies through books of the Bible. Whatever the study is, you can be sure that it is rooted in Godâs Word and designed to lead Godâs people to a deeper appreciation of the Love that God gives us in Jesus. In July, Pastor Mark will continue "Goliath Must Fall". Each week, he will use a combination of video teaching and group study/discussion to help us fight our "giant." The focus of this study is to help us realize just how big God is, and that with his help we can overcome any "giant" (fear, rejection, addiction, etc.) that is holding us captive and robbing us of our joy.

Sunday 9:15 a.m. (September - May) - Growing in Christ
Target Audience: Children ages PreK 3 to Grade 8
Location: Various Sunday School rooms
Contact: Church Office - 920-733-9561
Current Topic: Growing in Christ is our spiritual growth program for children Pre K 3- 8th grade. The Growing in Christ curriculum teaches children about the love of God from Bible history in an interactive way that reaches them at their level. Each yearly cycle covers the entire timeline of Bible History, so parents can expect that their children have a comprehensive knowledge of Bible History by the end of the Growing in Christ program.

Tuesday 6:30 a.m. - Men's Breakfast Bible Study
Target Audience: All Men
Location: Lower Level Classroom
Contact: Church Office - 920-733-9561
Current Topic: Every Tuesday morning, a group of men gets up early to study the word and enjoy a light breakfast and coffee together. This group is peer led with Mr. Russ Wagner serving as a facilitator. âAs iron sharpens ironâ (Prv 27:17), these men are in the habit of building each other up through the Word and encouraging each other in their varied roles as men of his Word.

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. (September - May) - Midweek Oasis
Target Audience: Adults 55+
Location: LL Fellowship Hall
Contact: Church Office - 920-733-9561
Current Topic: Midweek Oasis is a chance for Bethanyâs 55+ members to take time out in the middle of the week to come together around the Word. Pastor Mark teaches Midweek Oasis at Bethany Parkway Wednesday mornings as he brings the class through books of the Bible. Members of the class regularly bring home baked treats to share, so come early for food and fellowship as well! Current study is "In the Simplest Way" a grown up look at Dr. Martin Luther's Small Cathechism.

Sunday 9:15 a.m. (Offered September - May) - Adult Bible Class
Target Audience: Teens and Adults
Location: All-purpose room
Contact: Church Office (725-1822)
Current Topic: Here adults and teens discuss people or books from the Bible, biblical teachings, or practical topics for Christian living. The setting is informal, where you can ask all the questions you want or just sit back and listen. Refreshments are served each week and babysitting is offered for children too young for Sunday School.

Sunday 9:15 a.m. (Offered September - May) - Sunday School
Target Audience: Children age 3 through 8th grade
Location: School classrooms
Contact: Miss Nancy Flenz (722-6004)
Current Topic: This is where our children from age 3 through 8th grade get to study God's Word at their level in a fun environment, where songs and crafts help to reinforce what they learn from the Bible.

2nd and 4th Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - Brunch and Bible Study
Target Audience: General
Location: All-purpose room
Contact: Church Office (725-1822)
Current Topic: During this biweekly study, we often take a second look at one of the lessons from the week's worship and have a chance to react to the sermon and other parts of the service. After an hour of discussion, we eat lunch together.

Tuesday 7:45 p.m. - Spanish Bible Class
Target Audience: Spanish-speakers
Location: ESL Classroom
Contact: Church Office (725-1822)
Current Topic: This study, which lasts about 15 minutes, takes place after our our English as a Second Language classes every Thursday evening. In it we study various topics and portions of Scripture in the Spanish. When English speakers join us, we do our best to include them, too!

Tuesday 6:00 a.m. - Tuesday mornings - Breakfast with the Word
Target Audience: Adults
Location: Church Basement
Contact: Pastor Ralph Rosenberg - 779-6761 x323
Current Topic: Just as a good breakfast in the morning gives our bodies a good start, time in God's Word gives our souls a great start to the day!

Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - Midweek Bible Study
Target Audience: Adults
Location: Fellowship Hall
Contact: Church Office - 749-9744
Current Topic: We are currently studying the Old Testament book of Isaiah. We are working through this study at our own slow pace, mining the treasures of Godâs Word as we go.

Wednesday 1:00 p.m. (September - May) - Womenâs Study Group
Target Audience: Women
Location: Various Homes (call 554-3920 for current hostess location and information)
Contact: Church Office - 749-9744
Current Topic: A Bible Study of the Book of James for Women: The book of James is a letter written to spur Christians on to live authentic lives of faith.

Sunday 10:10 a.m. (September - May) - Sunday School
Target Audience: 4 years to 8th grade
Location: Church Basement
Contact: Pastor Richard Frost - 722-5550
Current Topic: Grace offers Sunday School for pre-school through 8th grade. From September to May we meet every Sunday at 10:10 am providing our children with a solid-based Christian education in Godâs Word.

Sunday 9:15 am - Kids Grow (Growing Roots of Wisdom)
Target Audience: Children birth - 8th grade
Location: School Classrooms
Contact: Sign up online at www.immluth.org
Current Topic: Your child will learn a Bible story, experience some great music and be engaged in an activity or discussion to apply God's Word to his or her own life. Babies through age 2 are cared for in God's Garden; ages 3-4th grade meet in the gym for engaging music and Bible learning; grades 5 & 6 meet in their own group and do a variety of Bible learning; grades 7 & 8 also meet as a separate group for challenging pre-teen discussion topics.

Sunday 9:15 am (June 24 - July 8) - Next Steps
Target Audience: Great class to take if you recently completed Starting Point or are a newer WELS member
Location: Fellowship Hall
Contact: Church Office - 920-757-5639
Current Topic:

Sunday 9:15 a.m. - Teen Discussion Group
Target Audience: Teens
Location:
Contact: Church Office - 920-757-5639
Current Topic: All Immanuel teens are invited to our "Teen Discussion Group." Several different leaders will cover a variety of topics to challenge teens to live their faith and to address tough, contemporary issues.

Wednesdays, June 6 - August 29, 10:00 a.m. - 2 Corinthians: Servants of Christ
Target Audience: Adults
Location: Chapel
Contact: Church Office - 920-757-5639
Current Topic: The Apostle Paul's second letter to the church in Corinth contains quite a bit of biographical information about himself. From that we learn all kinds of lessons about how to interact with fellow Christians, even those we don't see eye to eye. See how all believers can benefit from Paul's words as we serve each other in love.

Sunday 9:20 a.m. (Sept. - May) - Sunday School
Target Audience: Children Ages 3 through 8th Grade
Location: School Classrooms
Contact: Pastor Rik Krahn 725-1330
Current Topic: This year we will be studying Godâs Word with the help of the Growing in Christ program. This program was designed to teach the Scriptures as they reveal Godâs plan of salvation, to link Sunday School to the worship service, and to unite families in the study of Godâs Word.

Sunday 9:20 a.m. (September - May) - Sunday Teen Bible Class
Target Audience: Teens
Location: Media Center
Contact: Church Office - 725-1330
Current Topic: Once again this year weâll have a class just for our high school students. Rich Frost and Tim Jacobson will be leading this discussion in the Media Center, on topics like the Psalms, as well as other topics you bring up. We meet between Sunday services. It should be fun, so you wonât want to miss it!

Sunday 9:20 a.m. (September - May - Sunday Bible Study
Target Audience: Adults
Location: Downstairs Meeting Room
Contact: Church Office - 725-1330
Current Topic: Does life ever get you down? Do the things happening around you seem to suck any happiness right out of you? We might think thatâs how it was for Paul when he was imprisoned for the crime of preaching about Jesus. We might expect his letter from prison to be full of doom and gloom and âwoe is me.â But we find the exact opposite. His letter to the Philippians is one of the most joyful sections in all of Scripture. Looking to find some joy? Then join us for this class, in the Downstairs Meeting Room.

Monday 7:00 p.m. - Ladies Bible Study
Target Audience: Women
Location: Fellowship Hall
Contact: Church Office - 725-1330
Current Topic: Living in this sin-filled world is never easy. There are temptations all around us, voices everywhere trying to lead us away from our Savior. The Second letter of Peter offers encouragement and strength to follow only the voice of our true Good Shepherd, Jesus. Bertha Kuether leads this womenâs class every Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, starting September 17. All women are invited!

Thursday 6:30 am - Breakfast Bible Study
Target Audience: Adults
Location: McDonaldâs on Green Bay Road, Neenah
Contact: Church Office - 725-1330
Current Topic: This informal class meets at 6:30 a.m. every Thursday morning at the McDonaldâs on Green Bay Road, for some breakfast, and some good Christian discussion. We often discuss articles from current events and recent publications, like Forward in Christ. Join us to feed your body and your faith! Itâs worth getting up a little early!

Thursday 10:00 a.m. - Thursday Adult Bible Class
Target Audience: Adults
Location: Fellowship Hall
Contact: Church Office - 725-1330
Current Topic: The book of Ruth is a fascinating one, filled with many themes that are relevant in todayâs society: foreigners and alienation, community and a sense of belonging, family ties and sacrifice, loyalty and faithfulness, and most of all, Godâs direction of everything in our lives to accomplish his purposes. And all that in only 4 chapters! Join us at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Sunday 9:15 am - A Closer Look
Target Audience: All Ages
Location: Church Sanctuary
Contact: Church Office (739-9194)
Current Topic: This summer, please join us for âA Closer Look.â Each Sunday from 9:15-9:45 a.m., the dayâs preacher will lead a discussion on one of the three Scripture lessons for that Sunday. If you attend the discussion before you worship, you will get more out of the sermon. If you attend after you worship, you will get more out of the discussion. Take your pick! In either case, you will benefit from a closer look at Godâs Word. The discussion takes place in the air-conditioned comfort of Mount Olive's Church Sanctuary and is open to all ages.

Sunday 9:15 a.m. (September - May) - Upper Grade Bible Study
Target Audience: Teens in grades 6 - 8
Location: 6th Grade Classroom
Contact: Church Office (739-9194)
Current Topic: Students in this Bible Study will have the opportunity to study how the Bible prepares them to face many of the topics and issues they deal with in their daily lives as Christians, and discuss them with their peers.

Tuesday 6:30 am, year-round - Breakfast Bible Study
Target Audience: Adults
Location: Maryâs on North Richmond
Contact: Pastor Raasch - (739-9194)
Current Topic: This early bird special offers a bite of the Bread of Life along with your cup of coffee or stack of pancakes. Join us at Maryâs Restaurant as we discuss how the Godâs timeless truth still impacts our everyday lives.

Sunday 9:15 a.m. - Sunday School (September - May)
Target Audience: All children age 3 through 5th grade are welcome to attend.
Location:
Contact: Church Office - 920-733-3728
Current Topic: Bible lessons and how they apply to their day-to-day lives through our Life in Christ program.

Sunday 9:15 a.m. - Middle School Bible Class (September - May)
Target Audience: Middle School Age Children (6th - 8th Grades)
Location: 7th & 8th Grade Room
Contact: Church Office - 920-733-3728
Current Topic: This class will highlight accounts from the Bible using a video reenactment. Students will also read corresponding sections of Scripture, discuss, and make applications to their lives.

Sunday 9:20 a.m. - Breakfast with the Bible
Target Audience: General Audience
Location: Church Basement
Contact: Church Office - 733-6701
Current Topic: Participants in this Bible study discuss one of the fundamental confessions of the Lutheran church, the Smalcald Articles written by Martin Luther himself. Each of the thirteen lessons includes the text of a portion of the articles.

Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. - Prime Time with the Lord
Target Audience: Adults
Location: Church Basement
Contact: Church Office - 733-6701
Current Topic: The Letters of John

Sunday 9:00 am - Sunday Morning Topical Class
Target Audience: All Ages
Location: St. Peter Ministry Center
Contact: Church Office - 920-739-2009
Current Topic: âPolitically Incorrect Church & Stateâ Why don't we support prayer in school? Who should I vote for? How do I serve as a Christian citizen of my community? We'll take on these issues and many more in this six week series dealing with Church and State.

Sunday morning from 9:00-10:10 a.m. September through mid-May - Bible Discovery
Target Audience: 3 year old - 4th grade; preschool children should be potty-trained. Children are welcome to start attending any time throughout the school year.
Location: St. Peter Lutheran School
Contact: Pastor Sievert - 920-739-2009
Current Topic: Bible Discovery exists to share Godâs love and his plan of salvation with children on a weekly basis. Through interactive Bible stories, songs and crafts children discover Godâs Word. Children learn Bible passages and prayers and participate in Christmas and Easter worship services. Children also have the opportunity to sing in church and help with outreach projects.

Sunday 9:00 a.m. - Basic Bible Christianity
Target Audience: Adults
Location: St. Peter Emmaus Room
Contact: Register at: 922church.com/StartingPoint
Current Topic: Are you seeking answers to life's biggest questions? "Why am I here? What is God like? What does he think about me? Can I be certain I will have eternal life?" Grow in your relationship with God as we discover his answers in his Word! Those new to St. Peter and members looking to review the foundations of our faith are welcome.

Sunday 10:15 a.m. - 19 Minute Bible Study
Target Audience: Adults
Location: St. Peter Ministry Center
Contact: Church Office - 920-739-2009
Current Topic: We'll briefly examine such topics as: Haunted Houses, Visiting Heaven, Overweight or Overfit?, "They posted What?" - Social Media, "I'm spiritual, Not Religious," Tattoos - Still Taboo?, Living Together Before Marriage, and Using Psychoactive Medication. These Bible studies are designed to be brief and equip you to engage in lively conversations with others. Come enjoy some coffee and discussion!

Tuesday 6:30 p.m. - Basic Bible Christianity
Target Audience: Adults
Location: St. Peter Emmaus Room
Contact: Register at: 922church.com/StartingPoint
Current Topic: Are you seeking answers to life's biggest questions? "Why am I here? What is God like? What does he think about me? Can I be certain I will have eternal life?" Grow in your relationship with God as we discover his answers in his Word! Those new to St. Peter and members looking to review the foundations of our faith are welcome.

Tuesday 6:30 p.m. - "Seven Visions, Seven Truthsâ Revelation
Target Audience: Adults
Location: St. Peter Ministry Center
Contact: Church Office - 920-739-2009
Current Topic: Within the book of Revelation God has recorded seven visions, each containing a message about this world you need to know. This study shows how the seven messages combine to explain what is happening in this world every day. This study will require a high degree of commitment, there will be some reading & homework. Cost for materials is $20 .

Wednesday 6:30 a.m. - Early Bird Bible Study
Target Audience: Adults
Location: Ministry Center
Contact: Church Office - 920-739-2009
Current Topic: The Hidden God - "Ben Stein asked famous atheist Richard Dawkins, âWhat if after you died, you ran into God and He said to you, âwhat have you been doing Richard? Iâve been trying to be nice to you. I gave you a multimillion dollar paycheck over and over again from your book and look what you did!ââ Richard Dawkins answered, âBertrand Russell had that point put to him and he said something like, âSir, why did you take such pains to hide yourself?ââ Is God HIDDEN? Where can we FIND Him? Find out at our early morning Bible class! All are welcome!

3rd Saturday of each month at 7:30 am - Men's Breakfast Bible Study
Target Audience: Men
Location: Machine Shed on Fox River Drive
Contact: Church Office - 920-739-2009
Current Topic: All men are invited to enjoy some food for the body and soul! No cost except for your breakfast. No sign up, just show up!

Sunday 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School (September - May)
Target Audience: For all ages including those who are 4 years old through 8th grade.
Location: Campus meeting rooms
Contact: Register online at stlukeslittlechute.com.
Current Topic: Bible stories applied to life today

1st & 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. (September - May) - Women's Bible Study
Target Audience: Women
Location: Lower Level Meeting Room
Contact: Krista Davis at 920-460-4791 or kdavis@fvlhs.org
Current Topic: This study will take place on the first and third Thursday of every month. We will be studying the book "Finding I Am". All ladies are welcome to join us in our study of the reassurance we receive in the forgiveness and promise of hope though our Savior.